Date

5-20-2026

Department

School of Music

Degree

Doctor of Worship Studies (DWS)

Chair

Zachary Jones

Keywords

Theological Truths, Education, Corporate Worship, Teach, Equip

Disciplines

Music | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Abstract

Despite Southern Baptist Churches of New Mexico cooperating in mission, education, purpose, and aligning with “The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message,” the way in which each local autonomous church incorporates theological truths in corporate worship and practice remains largely unstudied. This qualitative research project examines the diverse methods employed in theological education and their implications, considering variations in liturgical and worship styles, be they traditional, blended, or contemporary. In response, and guided by survey replies of pastors and worship leaders in the Southern Baptist Churches of New Mexico, the results reveal the challenges, process, application, and importance of choosing songs and elements for corporate worship that help in establishing ministries that are firmly grounded in the theological and doctrinal truths contained in the “2000 Baptist Faith and Message.” Additionally, the findings of this research provide essential and crucial insights and information for other pastors, worship leaders, and churches, enabling them to gain insight into developing new or additional methods, processes, or practices to teach and equip their local congregations with theological and doctrinal truths. Moreover, this study’s outcomes are expected to benefit students and

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